The current firearms ordinance was adopted in 2008. If the updated version is adopted, it will give additional allowed firearm uses, such as self defense, burials or funerals, and shooting ranges.
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Millcreek Township supervisors plan for 2027 fire tax and incentive program
In order to foster the Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Company’s volunteer rates and ability to respond to emergencies, the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors hopes to enact both a fire tax and an incentive program to begin in 2027, and discussed the matter at its monthly meeting Wednesday.
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Refuse authority may use Lancaster County incinerator ash to cover waste
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (GLRA) has submitted a proposal to accept municipal incinerator ash from Lancaster County to cover daily loads of waste deposited in the landfill, the authority board learned last week.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors hold executive session for warehouse litigation
Leed Equities is challenging Jackson Township’s May decisions to adopt a warehouse ordinance and reject the company’s plans for multiple warehouses near Jackson Elementary School following months of public opposition.
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Annville Twp. board ratifies $385,200 CDBG request for street improvements
Annville Township seeks $385,200 in federal CDBG funds for street improvements and approves 31,700 square-foot paint room expansion for BlueScope Building's local manufacturing facility.
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Lebanon County municipal officials gather for 110th annual convention
Municipal government officials from around Lebanon County attended their 110th annual convention to learn about issues impacting the Lebanon Valley.
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Lebanon County celebrates unveiling of local mosaic for 250th anniversary
The county’s mosaic for the 250th anniversary celebration next July 4th was revealed on Tuesday at a ceremony held at the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds.
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North Cornwall Twp. supervisors continue 2026 budget review
The North Cornwall Township Supervisors continued to review the draft 2026 budget at its meeting Tuesday, looking specifically at items pertaining to public safety.
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West Lebanon commissioners vote 4-1 to pursue LSA grant for recreation facility
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners agreed to apply for a $325,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant from the state for improvements to the towship’s recreation facility at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Bill seeks to expand discounted hunting program for PA’s disabled veterans
State Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48) has introduced legislation that would close an unintended gap in Pennsylvania’s existing free hunting license program for disabled veterans.
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Lickdale Road Bridge over I-78 near Jonestown to be inspected Thursday
Motorists can expect some delays during an inspection of the Lickdale Road bridge over Interstate 78 in Swatara Township on Thursday.
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Lebanon County DA defends bypassing purchasing dept. for office supplies, more
Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf defended shipping county credit card purchases to her home address and bypassing the county purchasing agent while paying sales tax on some items, maintaining all purchases including clothing and groceries were for legitimate office use despite potential policy violations.
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PennDOT seeks public input on state rail plan through Oct. 24; Lebanon mentioned
State’s rail blueprint open for comment; Lebanon County residents note lack of direct passenger service.
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Local officials honor Vietnam veteran by renaming Pa. State Route 934 bridge
The bridge on Pennsylvania State Route 934 crossing the Swatara Creek near Harper’s Tavern is now the WO1 John Stephen Chrin Memorial Bridge, named after a Lebanon County native who died during a medical evacuation mission in Vietnam.
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Five municipalities advance regional development plan for Cornwall-Lebanon
By quorum votes, the Planning Commissions for Cornwall Borough, North Cornwall Township, North Lebanon Township, South Lebanon Township, and West Cornwall Township all agreed following a public hearing Wednesday to move forward the drafted Cornwall-Lebanon Regional Comprehensive Plan, which will next come before municipal governing bodies.
